Otting South Lake Dam

Name unknown· Chattooga, Georgia· Earth· 28 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Otting South Lake Dam is classified as low hazard in Georgia. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 28 ft (taller than 69.6% in GA)
Dam Length400 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage51 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
NID IDGA05500

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 7, 2018
State Regulated: No

Ownership

Randy Bohanon Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc.

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Otting South Lake Dam?

Otting South Lake Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Otting South Lake Dam?

Otting South Lake Dam is owned by Randy Bohanon Used Auto & Truck Parts, Inc. (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Otting South Lake Dam?

Otting South Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Otting South Lake Dam?

Otting South Lake Dam has a dam height of 28 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Otting South Lake Dam last inspected?

Otting South Lake Dam was last inspected on February 7, 2018. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.